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Newspaper
Monticello Express
Location
Monticello, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1936
Page
1
The piece criticizes Mr. Erecratic as a candidate and condemns slander against Iowa farmers while recounting tensions at the Democratic National Convention. It notes Southern delegates, FFV discontent, and Roosevelt’s acclamation, highlighting campaign energy and party dynamics.
The text portrays Democratic convention orators praising the New Deal and urging its continuation under Roosevelt despite admitting a budget imbalance. It references public reaction, party dynamics in Minnesota and Iowa, and voter loyalty to Democrats or Republicans amid fragmented third-party talk.
Manchester Press quotes Senator Bankhead contrasting Roosevelt and Coolidge eras. It argues Coolidge years lowered debt to 13 billion, farm prices and living standards better, and government costs near interest payments, urging readers not to trust Hoover smear campaigns and warning against cyclical political memory.
Ray Tuckey from Philadelphia notes in The Journal that Democrats are scared and fighting mad as the 1996 campaign shifts. He cites a once hopeful Roosevelt camp ceding to Republican momentum with Landon Knox upsets and a new third party challenge altering the race dynamics. Senator Smith leaves the platform panel and Senator Smith of South Carolina walks out, signaling deep party strain.
An Illinois weekly editorial discusses continued education for rural high school graduates this spring and next month. It urges young people to determine their future paths and notes the need for public spirit to support community progress and opportunities for work or study.
The article describes WPA workers facing constraints as the New Deal opposition mobilizes in Cleveland. It notes limits on wages and hours, makes reference to federal and local authorities, and highlights worker struggles balancing payrolls with private offers. The piece underscores tensions between government relief and private employment.
Sioux City Journal reports growing threats to Roosevelt’s renomination as five veteran Democrats demand replacing him with a true Democrat. The piece notes looming Lemke-O'Brien union party threats and Townsend forces could ruin Roosevelt’s bid, influencing November sentiment.
The passage extols ad panels as vital links between merchants and the reading public, adding personality to each advertisement. It notes the classified page reflects romance, tragedy, happiness, sorrow, and the barometer of the times.
Iowa offers diverse landscapes from the northeast rock formations to the Missouri River flyway and southeast quail country. Ledges state park near Boone, 684 acres along the Des Moines river, hosts sandstone cliffs, diverse flora and fauna, Indian mounds, and picnic facilities, drawing visitors in 1935 attendance.
A collection of brief quotes attributed to a Republican candidate. The lines claim fiscal restraint, critique New Deal policies, defend the Constitution as a balance wheel of progress, oppose monopoly evils, and warn of a long cleanup of administration missteps.
The Atlantic News Telegraph notes Hamilton stealing Farley’s thunder and predicts stuttering responses ahead. It argues Farley lacks a sharp comeback and is caught in the influence of political dealmakers.
Miss Sylvia Crippen R N daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Crippen of near Delaware united in marriage to Harold Wilkins of Des Moines The ceremony was in Hopkinton performed by Rev William Kent The couple will reside in Des Moines Wilkins is a World war veteran and Crippen is a nurse trained at John McDonald hospital The article notes numerous social visits trips and local happenings in Hopkinton and surrounding areas including weddings bridge club events and neighbors.
In Dubuque, guests stayed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Irisn, indicating a social visit or informal gathering.
Jones county records list multiple property transfers during June periods including Frank Leo Griffin to Mary C. Griffin for 10 acres and 180 acres, plus other deeds to Franklin Equipment Co and joint tenancy transfers. Also two public highway easements granted by Harry J. Cook and Hallie M. wife, totaling around 0.45 acres and 0.48 acres respectively, with values cited. A receiver’s deed from D W Bates covers parcels in sec 13 and 14 and 23 with 325 acres, valued at $1.00, and another deed to George Siebels and Rhinehart Siebels for land in sec 34. Davenport Times notes New Deal criticisms of Al Smith and Roosevelt administration.
The district court of Jones county Iowa appoints E W Brashaw administrator of the Alma Brokens estate. Creditors must file sworn claims with the clerk within legal time and debtors should pay promptly to avoid costs. Dated Anamosa Iowa June 29 1939 by The Monticello State Bank administrator and attorney for the estate.
Sealed bids due July 16 1936 at 1 30 p m in the Jones County auditor office for 2.25 miles of local road Project 282 in Oxford township with 46400 cubic yards of class 2 excavation. Bid security 400 dollars required with each proposal. Proposals on county forms. plans available from county auditor or engineer. County may reject or waive defects. Dated June 30 1936 Board of Supervisors Jones County Iowa. Geo F Specht County Auditor.
Public notice announces a July 5 1936 special election in Monticello to approve land purchase for a city swimming pool, incur debt not exceeding 20000, issue bonds up to 20000, and levy up to two mills annual tax for bond and interest payments. Ballots will specify the proposition.
Notice to voters for Monticello Iowa urges an affirmative yes vote on a proposal to acquire land build a city pool issue bonds not exceeding 20000 and levy taxes up to two mills per year for debt service. Polling places listed by ward with designated buildings. Dated June 23 1936.
On June 23 1936 the court opened the last will of Victor Chambers deceased filed in Jones County Iowa. A probate hearing is set for July 20 1936 at 10 a.m. at the May term to determine final proof and admission of the will. Interested parties may appear and show cause. Clerk SEE BYERLY of the district court and Locher & Locher attorneys represent the estate.
The court fixes July 20 1936 at 10 oclock a.m. for final proof and probate of the last will of Angeline M Hanken deceased filed June 19 1936. Interested persons may appear and show cause why the will should not be admitted to probate. Locher Locher attorneys for the district court Jones County
In the district court of Jones County Iowa the administrator of the estate of Kate Hauss Adams notifies all creditors to file their claims with the clerk of the court duly sworn and prepared for allowance or proof within the legal time.
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